USDA Proposes New Minimum-Age Requirements for Animals Being Shipped

USDA Proposes New Minimum-Age Requirements for Animals Being Shipped

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in May announced a proposal to amend federal Animal Welfare Act regulations by adding minimum age requirements for the transport of all covered animals in commerce.

Current regulations contain age requirements only for dogs and cats.

Establishing minimum age requirements for additional animals regulated under the AWA will help ensure their humane treatment, the USDA said in a press release.

Under the proposed rule, animals would have to travel with their mother or be weaned and at least 8 weeks of age to be transported in commerce.

The deadline for comments is July 8. [July 2008 PET AGE]

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